Tool and Die Maker

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the Franklin Electric Quality System.
• Report problems with quality, process, equipment, and materials to Production Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Supports the manufacturing process by assisting in repair of equipment.
• Teams up with other maintenance staff and engineers to find out the part that needs to be created. 
• Utilizes various machines to create the required part as determined.
• Follows blueprints if available to create required parts.
• Participates in improvement events and recommends improvements to existing processes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Hands-on experience with tool and die equipment.
• Works with various CNC and/or manual, cutting and grinding machines, and hand tools.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints with knowledge of basic GD&T.
• Works with CAD software. AutoCad or Draftsite knowledge preferred.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Utilizes common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Provides accurate work on a consistent basis meeting precise tolerances and standards.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
• Ability to work alone effectively under stress and in situations dangerous to self or others.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

• Completion of trade school or equivalent completing certificate in maintenance (preferred)
• One (1) year or more of experience working as a tool and die specialist. (required) May substitute education for experience.

• Ability to load CAD drawing files into CNC machines.